Retina MacBook Pro fan issue

I've noticed when playing games or doing anything graphic intensive, only 1 fan goes on? as far as I know the RMBP 13 inch has a left and right fan but I only ever hear the right fan. I downloaded "macs fan control" and only my right fan shows up there. Is this an issue that needs resolved?

cajram wrote:
Thankyou! I had asked an apple "expert" and they told me the device was defected. Obviously they need to some more research on their own products. again thanks
In your case, this is the definitive place to find out about your specific MBP and all of its internal components.
https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/MacBook+Pro+13-Inch+Retina+Display+Early+2015+Te ardown/38300
Ciao.

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